Women’s History Month is celebrated every March and highlights the importance women have had throughout our history. We’d like to take this time to spotlight a few of our inspiring Capcom Creators who strive to build a more inclusive community with their voices.
Meet them below and learn what inspires them every day!
NAME
Molly Bee
PRONOUNS
She/Her
HANDLE
MollyBee
What was your first Capcom game?
Super Street Fighter II
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
This most positive thing about being a woman in gaming is getting to know and form friendships with other women who share my love of specific games. It’s nice to be able to be a part of a community like that.
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
We can support women in the gaming industry by sharing their content and helping to get their names out there, so that they have more opportunities.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
I’m inspired by other women who have worked very hard within the fighting game community to establish themselves as excellent competitors and content creators. Some great examples would be LostyGirl, Infinitii, Cuddle Core, Baeleena, and Persia.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
Create the type of content that you love and that you’d want to see! People can tell whether or not your heart is in your content and they’ll appreciate it more if it’s something you genuinely care about.
NAME
ForestRaider
PRONOUNS
She/Her
HANDLE
ForestRaider
What was your first Capcom game?
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
The ability to prove to others we are like anyone else, regardless of how we present. I want to be able to continue to prove this to anyone, and everyone.
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
Be open-minded, and kinder to not only others, but yourself too. Most women experience the same discriminations so we need to build each other up, as no one other than woman can understand our pain.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
I’m always inspired by seeing other likeminded women respect others, and build each other up. Sometimes women can get competitive towards each other, yet that only harms more in the long run. Even I’ve been intimidated to get close to other women sometimes, as I don’t know how they’re going to view me. But fortunately for myself, I have met so many amazing and inspiring, and hardworking women that I can look up to every day.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
Be patient, and be kind to yourself. Content creation and reaching higher status in content creation doesn’t happen overnight. While to an extent, luck is a factor to “make it big” but in reality, if you have dedication, and care more about your community than the monetary gain, you can go far. (Also I’m not a cosplayer but I wanted to add this at the end as the next step is required to submit a photo so I have submitted the same photo twice.)
NAME
NotVeraGood
PRONOUNS
She/Her/Hers
HANDLE
NotVeraGood
What was your first Capcom game?
Ultra SF4
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
The most positive thing about being a woman in gaming is building healthy and welcoming connections with everyone in the gaming space. As women are natural nurturers, we are able to connect and share valuable experiences with everyone who shares passion and interest in gaming.
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
Not setting limitations on where and how women can participate in the world of gaming. Give space to experienced women fighters teach younger generations of gamers.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
My community inspires me in the world of gaming. I never thought that someone like me who was new in fighting games could inspire so many people within and outside of my community just by showing up and showing my love with gaming.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
Work hard and be yourself. Not everyone is going to love what you’re doing or appreciate your content, but if you are happy and staying true to yourself every step of the way, there’s nothing you can’t do.
NAME
xofruitcakeox
PRONOUNS
She/Her
HANDLE
xofruitcakeox
What was your first Capcom game?
Resident Evil on GameCube
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
One of the positives in gaming being a woman is seeing how far the gaming space has evolved when it comes to inclusion and acceptance. There is still room for improvement but it’s nice to see how women are being more accepted into the gaming space than ever before.
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
A great way to support women in gaming is to support their work, acknowledge their accomplishments, and try to foster acceptance within you and your own community towards female gamers.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
I am constantly inspired by all the amazing women in gaming. From women in my family to those in my own community, I get inspiration and motivation to keep creating a space that’s accepting of all genders.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
My advice is to have fun and passion when you are creating content. Also to remind yourself of your accomplishments whether they are big or small. Content creating is a journey, and it’s different for everyone.
NAME
briicosplays
PRONOUNS
She/Her
HANDLE
briicosplays
What was your first Capcom game?
OG Resident Evil 2 ♥️
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
I think the most positive thing for me is that I can share my love of games with other women. When I grew up, there weren’t many women around me that played games and games are something really close to my heart. Having the opportunity to share games that had a huge impact on me with other women that may have never played games before is such a fun experience!
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
I feel like the biggest thing for me is representation. Whether it’s a character in a game or just seeing women playing the game. Resident Evil 2 was one of my first video games and one of things that I loved the most about it was that I had the opportunity to be a strong female character. I love that Capcom has always given the option whether it was Jill, Claire, Ada, or Sheva.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
I’m most inspired by seeing the success of others closest to me. Whether it is my streamer friends, co-workers or loved ones, seeing people that I care a lot about pushing themselves and striving for greatness has always made me want to do the same.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
Be consistent and do what you love. Come up with a schedule that works for you, so you don’t get burnt out. Also I found that sticking to games and activities that bring me joy brought people that felt the same and we could enjoy those things together. And as hard as it is because I’m guilty of it too, try your best not to pay attention to numbers.
NAME
KittyMecha
PRONOUNS
She/Her
HANDLE
KittyMecha
What was your first Capcom game?
Street Fighter 2
What is the most positive thing about being a woman in gaming?
It’s been great to see the growing community of women in gaming. I’ve been gaming since I was in kindergarten, but back then I didn’t know many other girls that also gamed. Now there is a plethora of female representation whether they are gamers, creators, developers or even characters, we are represented so much more and it’s incredible to see us in these spaces.
In what ways can others support women in the gaming industry?
Pushing each other to persevere and keep moving forward! Sometimes the environment can be overwhelming, but that unity and support goes a long way.
Who or what inspires you? This can be either in your everyday life or within the gaming community.
There are a lot of people and things in my life that inspire me, and as time moves on those things adjust. However, one constant is wanting to be that representation and inspiration to others. I want to inspire others to work hard, show empathy and express yourself without second guessing.
What advice do you have for others getting started in content creation?
Be consistent and don’t wait to start. Set a schedule and stick to it as best that you can and remember all versions of you are good enough.
